Crush the Monsters：Foul Puzzle

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"Crush the Monsters: Foul Puzzle" is a casual game with excellent gameplay and perfect visuals, although it can be frustrating due to the frequent ads. In this deadly night survival game, players must blow monsters to bits to advance. Despite the annoyance of the ads, the game incorporates plenty of humor to keep players entertained.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Crush the Monsters：Foul Puzzle screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,869 reviews

humor96 positive mentions

monetization213 negative mentions

The game features great artwork and graphics, making it visually appealing.
The puzzles are well thought out, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
The gameplay is engaging and fun, with humorous sound effects that enhance the experience.

The frequency of ads is excessive, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
Some levels become overly challenging, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment.
The ad banner at the top of the screen can obstruct gameplay, making it difficult to aim accurately.

monetization
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, both between levels and during gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay a small fee to remove ads, the general consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads significantly detract from the overall gaming experience, leading to many players uninstalling the game. A few users noted that the ads are skippable or minimal, but these comments are in the minority compared to the widespread complaints about ad overload.
- “Very entertaining, unlimited cannons, no in-app purchases for extra life and all.”
- “Love this game, so much that I bought the no ads version.”
- “Actually a decent game that doesn't spam you with ads and in-app purchases.”
- “Once I reached level 7 stage 1, it became unplayable because of ad banners in the game. It was bad enough with the ads you had to watch between levels or if you wanted to restart a level, but putting ads in the gameplay is ridiculous. I'll be uninstalling before I pay to remove ads.”
- “The ads are ridiculous! Every single level has an ad before it, and the levels last 30 seconds, which means 1 to 2 ads every minute of playtime.”
- “The constant ads on top of the screen are annoying. It makes it almost impossible to properly aim.”
humor
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
3%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to the funny sound effects and the quirky reactions of the monsters. Reviewers appreciate the clever and often morbidly funny elements, which provide a lighthearted contrast to the gameplay challenges. Overall, the game is described as a fun and amusing experience that effectively combines humor with engaging mechanics.
- “Never had a game that made me laugh before!”
- “The screaming from the little monsters is hilarious too, nice work on the detail.”
- “I look forward to the creative and sometimes hilarious foul methods to slice, dice and explode the monsters level after level.”
- “Not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and lacked originality.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
graphics
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
15%
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, imaginative designs, and attention to detail, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience. Many users appreciate the fun and humorous art style, along with smooth animations that enhance gameplay. However, some players express frustration with intrusive ads that can detract from the overall visual enjoyment.
- “The graphics are great; the attention to detail is amazing.”
- “It's imaginative, challenging, has really good creative graphics and sounds, and you get the option to keep trying or skip the level.”
- “Gorgeous graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “Graphics very simple.”
- “It is a stain on your artwork.”
- “I fully understand the need for adverts to pay devs, but a permanent changing banner covering the graphics totally ruined the experience!”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
8%
Overall, the gameplay is widely praised for being fun, smooth, and engaging, with many users appreciating the challenging yet accessible mechanics and high-quality graphics. However, a significant number of players express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, leading to a negative impact on enjoyment. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the presence of constant and obstructive advertisements detracts from its potential.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive with no glitches.”
- “Great puzzle gameplay and creatively violent ways for all the little things to die!”
- “Gorgeous graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “No stars until they fix the memory leaks or whatever it is that slows down the gameplay.”
- “Potential to be an okay game but spoiled by constant ads after 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- “There's a fine line between being a game with ads and an ad delivering device with occasional gameplay.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it catchy and enjoyable, even if it can be repetitive due to the short levels. While some users prefer to mute the music, others appreciate its emotional impact and fun nature, often leading to a desire to dance or play along. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, contributing to the game's satisfying and entertaining atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is really good!”
- “The menu music is so good it makes me want to cry, dance, and play the piano (I can only do one of those).”
- “Love the game; the music hits hard, the game is satisfying, and they have some cool levels.”
- “The music is repetitive because of short levels, but is such a great little ditty you will find yourself dancing to it!”
- “Fun graphics and sound effects, but turn the music off though.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its quirky and humorous approach, providing a refreshing break from more complex narratives. Players appreciate the creative premise of battling monsters, though some express a desire for additional community features like map making and tournaments to enhance engagement. Overall, the storyline is seen as a fun and inventive backdrop to the gameplay.
- “The storyline for destroying the monsters is ingenious and creative.”
- “The story line for destroying the monsters is ingenious and creative.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, players report a mix of stability experiences; while some enjoy smooth and responsive gameplay without glitches, others encounter issues such as inconsistent shooting mechanics and glitches that can make certain levels easier. The presence of ads appears to influence gameplay, leading to perceptions of the game being rigged.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive with no glitches.”
- “I never experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
- “The game runs flawlessly, providing a stable experience throughout.”
- “The game has glitches where it won't shoot fast or correctly. The game only lets you win once you watch a ton of ads, then randomly your cannon will work as it's supposed to. It's a rigged game; you'll find out once you're on level 5 and up. The game was fun, no BS.”
- “There are a couple of glitches through some levels making them easier to complete.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat enjoyable initially, but it often turns tedious over time.
- “It's somewhat fun, but it becomes tedious at times.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often frustrating.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel repetitive.”